BRISTOL RUGBY Luatua back in pack to skipper Bears
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- Created on Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:17
- Last Updated on Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:23
- Published on Sunday, 21 February 2021 09:17
- Written by TOM TAINTON Bristol Bears
The All Blacks forward is one of seven changes to Pat Lam’s Premiership pacesetters, who make a first time visit to Brentford Community Stadium today.
Cardiff born fly half Callum Sheedy is included in the starting line-up, after returning from Wales international duty and featuring in the second half of last Saturday's thrilling 25-24 win over Scotland at Murrayfield.
Sam Bedlow comes in for his first start since December, while Siva Naulago is named in the back three.
In the pack, Will Capon replaces the unavailable Bryan Byrne, while Yann Thomas also returns. Mitch Eadie makes his first start of the 2020/21 campaign in the back row.
Bristol Bears starting 15. Charles Piutau; 14. Luke Morahan, 13. Piers O’Conor, 12. Sam Bedlow, 11. Siva Naulago; 10. Callum Sheedy, 9. Andy Uren; 1. Yann Thomas, 2. Will Capon, 3. John Afoa, 4. Dave Attwood, 5. Chris Vui, 6. Steven Luatua (c), 7. Dan Thomas, 8. Mitch Eadie.
System players: 16. George Kloska, 17. Jake Woolmore, 18. Jake Armstrong, 19. Ed Holmes, 20. Jake Heenan, 21. Tom Kessell, 22. Ioan Lloyd, 23. Alapati Leiua.
Unavailable: Bryan Byrne, Harry Thacker, Kyle Sinckler, Max Lahiff, Nahuel Tetaz Chaparro, Joe Joyce, Ben Earl, James Dun, Nathan Hughes, Harry Randall, Chris Cook, Max Malins, Semi Radradra, Siale Piutau, Henry Purdy
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